History Series / Vicious

''Vicious'' ([[{{Bowdlerise}} originally]] ''[[NWordPrivileges Vicious Old Queens]]'') is a 2013 BritCom[=/=]DomCom that originally aired on {{ITV}}. Starring ShakespearianActors[=/=]nerd icons [[Creator/IanMcKellen Sir Ian McKellen]] and [[Creator/DerekJacobi Sir Derek Jacobi]], the series follows a wealthy-albeit-bitter gay couple and their friends.

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''Vicious'' ([[{{Bowdlerise}} originally]] ''[[NWordPrivileges Vicious Old Queens]]'') is a 2013 BritCom[=/=]DomCom that originally aired for two series on {{ITV}}.Creator/{{ITV}} in the UK and on Creator/{{PBS}} in the US. Starring ShakespearianActors[=/=]nerd icons [[Creator/IanMcKellen Sir Ian McKellen]] and [[Creator/DerekJacobi Sir Derek Jacobi]], the series follows a wealthy-albeit-bitter gay couple and their friends.

Whilst the show is essentially about [[CaptainObvious vicious old homosexuals]] sniping and insulting one another, the presence of [=McKellen=] and Jacobi affirms that it's better than it sounds. Also, despite the pilot receiving a mixed critical response, [[CriticalDissonance the show currently has a strong fan following.]] The first series had [[BritishBrevity only six episodes]], followed by a ChristmasSpecial. Series two is currently airing after a long wait, due to the cast's [[AllStarCast obligations]] in [[Series/GameOfThrones other]] [[Film/XMenDaysOfFuturePast high-profile]] [[TheHobbit productions]]. Airs in the U.S. on Creator/{{PBS}} as of 2014.

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Whilst the show is essentially about [[CaptainObvious vicious old homosexuals]] sniping and insulting one another, the presence of [=McKellen=] and Jacobi affirms that it's better than it sounds. Also, despite the pilot receiving a mixed critical response, [[CriticalDissonance the show currently has a strong fan following.]] The first series had ]]

As with many British shows, it aired for two short series, along with a Christmas special and a GrandFinale, for a [[BritishBrevity only six episodes]], followed by total of 14 episodes]]. There was also a ChristmasSpecial. two-year gap between Series two is currently airing after a long wait, 1 and Series 2, due to the cast's [[AllStarCast obligations]] in [[Series/GameOfThrones other]] [[Film/XMenDaysOfFuturePast high-profile]] [[TheHobbit productions]]. Airs in the U.S. on Creator/{{PBS}} as of 2014.productions]].

-->'''Violet''': Has anybody said you remind them of ZacEfron? [whispering to Stuart] ''That's a person right? Or is it a place?'' [to Ash again] Well I'm certain I know you. Have you ever been to Zac Efron? [whispering to Stuart] ''I'm covered either way now.''

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-->'''Violet''': Has anybody said you remind them of ZacEfron? Creator/ZacEfron? [whispering to Stuart] ''That's a person right? Or is it a place?'' [to Ash again] Well I'm certain I know you. Have you ever been to Zac Efron? [whispering to Stuart] ''I'm covered either way now.''

Whilst the show is essentially about [[CaptainObvious vicious old homosexuals]] sniping and insulting one another, the presence of [=McKellen=] and Jacobi affirms that it's better than it sounds. Also, despite the pilot receiving a mixed critical response, [[CriticalDissonance the show currently has a strong fan following.]] The first series had [[BritishBrevity only six episodes]], followed by a ChristmasSpecial. Series two is currently airing after a long wait, due to the cast's [[AllStarCast obligations]] in [[GameOfThrones other]] [[Film/XMenDaysOfFuturePast high-profile]] [[TheHobbit productions]]. Airs in the U.S. on Creator/{{PBS}} as of 2014.

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Whilst the show is essentially about [[CaptainObvious vicious old homosexuals]] sniping and insulting one another, the presence of [=McKellen=] and Jacobi affirms that it's better than it sounds. Also, despite the pilot receiving a mixed critical response, [[CriticalDissonance the show currently has a strong fan following.]] The first series had [[BritishBrevity only six episodes]], followed by a ChristmasSpecial. Series two is currently airing after a long wait, due to the cast's [[AllStarCast obligations]] in [[GameOfThrones [[Series/GameOfThrones other]] [[Film/XMenDaysOfFuturePast high-profile]] [[TheHobbit productions]]. Airs in the U.S. on Creator/{{PBS}} as of 2014.

* AccidentalAthlete: In 2.1, Stuart and Violet keep insisting that Ash, who is pretending to be a trained gymnast, show off. As it turns out, Ash is quite good at backflips.* AccidentalPervert: Subverted by Violet, who knows exactly what she's doing.-->'''Ash''': Your hand is really high on my thigh...\\'''Violet''': Is it?* AcquiredSituationalNarcissism: This happens several times with Freddie and Stuart both, who both enjoy being recognized as better than the other at everything or anything. ** Inverted in 1.3, as Freddie becomes Ash's mentor, but becomes jealous when Ash lands his first role in a small movie. Ash, meanwhile, is just pleased he has a job.

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* AccidentalAthlete: In [[spoiler:In 2.1, Stuart and Violet keep insisting that Ash, who is pretending to be a trained gymnast, show off. As it turns out, Ash is quite good at backflips.* AccidentalPervert: Subverted by Violet, who knows exactly what she's doing.-->'''Ash''': Your hand is really high on my thigh...\\'''Violet''': Is it?backflips.]]* AcquiredSituationalNarcissism: This happens several times with Freddie and Stuart both, who both enjoy being recognized as better than the other at everything or anything. \n Although Freddie is, in fact, a narcissist at all times.** Inverted in 1.3, as Freddie becomes Ash's mentor, but becomes jealous when Ash lands his first role in a small movie. Ash, meanwhile, is just pleased he has a job.Ash winds up losing confidence instead.

* AmazinglyEmbarrassingParents: Parodied in 2.1, when Ash brings Jess to meet [[{{FamilyOfChoice}} "the most important people"]] in his life, only to be drawn into playing the part of Violet's stepson to impress Violet's sister. As part of the con, Violet pulls him into an awkward kiss, and makes up embarrassing infantilizing anecdotes about him. Then, she and Stuart egg him into performing a backflip -- a feat they were [[{{AccidentalAthlete}} unaware he could perform]].** Averted when it's revealed to Jess what was going on and she's delighted, sparing Ash some embarrassment.

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* AmazinglyEmbarrassingParents: Parodied in 2.1, when Ash brings Jess to meet [[{{FamilyOfChoice}} "the most important people"]] in his life, only to be drawn into playing the part of Violet's stepson to impress Violet's sister. As part of the con, Violet pulls him into an awkward kiss, and makes up embarrassing infantilizing anecdotes about him. Then, she and Stuart egg him into performing a backflip -- a feat they were backflip, which [[{{AccidentalAthlete}} unaware he could perform]].** Averted when it's revealed to Jess what was going on and she's delighted, sparing Ash some embarrassment.have]] ended horribly.

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